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Weekend Planner: O-verwhelmed Edition

Thank you to One Week Boutique for sponsoring this week’s edition of Weekend Planner! Don’t forget to head over to OWB this weekend — the area’s largest baby and children’s consignment event opens to the public on April 21 and continues through April 23. This is a great chance to build up your child’s spring/summer wardrobe, get some toys or books, or pick up some baby gear. New this year – a free petting zoo on Sunday from 1-4! The sale is at the former Hobby Lobby building, 2002 Glenn Park Drive (off of Mattis Ave.)

This weekend there are so many amazingly wonderful things to do for families in Champaign-Urbana, we are simply overwhelmed! Boneyard Arts Festival, Earth Day events, and so much more. Without further ado:

Among the many things to do this weekend, there is a free petting zoo on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at One Week Boutique. Photo by Orin Zebest on flickr

What:Boneyard Arts FestivalWhen: Thursday April 19- Sunday April 22Where: Downtown Champaign, U of I campus, downtown Urbana, all over Champaign CountyHow Much: mostly free; some events have feesGood For: All agesWhy You Should Go: This event makes the arts come alive in our community! Check out our guide to family-friendly Boneyard Arts Festival events for specifics.

What:Earth Day celebrationsWhen: Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22Where: Champaign and UrbanaHow Much: FreeGood For: All agesWhy You Should Go: This weekend’s events include a free tree tour in West Side Park, an Electronics Recycling event at Research Park, get a free reusable tote at Target, and much more. Check out our guide.

What:Football Family Fun FestWhere: Memorial Stadium Zuppke Field, Champaign (in case of weather, will be moved to Indoor Practice facility)When: April 21, 10 to 11:30 a.m.How much: Free – park for free in Northwest and Northeast Assembly Hall lotsAppropriate for: all agesWhy You Should Go: Fans will be able to meet the new coaching staff and collect autographs, take photos and participate in a variety of fun activities with Illinois players. Football drills and competitions will be available for youngsters age 13 and under in addition to inflatable games like the bounce house, bungee run, and giant slide. On-site registration is required for all children that wish to participate in the on-field activities. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held just inside Gate 24 on the west side of Memorial Stadium, which will be the only entrance used for stadium entry.

What: University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic’s Wildlife Baby ShowerWhere: Prairieland Feeds, 303 South Dunlap Street, SavoyWhen: April 21, 1- 4 p.m.How much: Free – donations will be acceptedAppropriate for: all agesWhy You Should Go: Guests are invited to stop to meet the Clinic’s resident birds of prey, see wildlife orphans, and play baby shower games. At 1:30 and 2:30 there will be presentations on what to do when you find a baby wild animal. Donations from the Clinic’s Baby Wildlife Shower Wish List are welcome.

What: Aquafina® Major League Baseball® Pitch, Hit & Run™ Local CompetitionWhere: McFarland Field, just north of BT Washington School and the Douglas Center, 606 E. Grove St., Champaign.When: Sunday, April 22, 1 p.m.How much: FreeAppropriate for: 7-14Why You Should Go: Pitch, Hit & Run™ is the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball®. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Competitors are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2012 MLB™ All-Star Game®. All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. Registration forms will be available on site. For questions concerning the competition please contact Local Coordinator Mary Hynes at maryhynes495@gmail.com.